refreshment

/rɪˈfreʃmənt/

Syllables re·fresh·ment

Stress re-FRESH-ment

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

fresh

/freʃ/

sh sound

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

food or drink provided for enjoyment or to restore energy

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(return) + fresh=/freʃ/(fresh) + ment=/mənt/(moment)

Example

Light refreshments were served after the meeting.